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What should be done to the fibers in the loose tube before cable splicing?
What should be done to the fibers in the loose tube before cable splicing?
- Join the strength members of each cable (correct)
- Attach splice protectors
- Strip the first splicing fiber
- Apply a sealing compound
What must be attached to identify the fiber numbers in the cable joint closure?
What must be attached to identify the fiber numbers in the cable joint closure?
- Splice protectors
- Tags (correct)
- Heat shrink sleeves
- Sealing compound
What is the purpose of slipping splice protectors over each fiber?
What is the purpose of slipping splice protectors over each fiber?
- To protect the fiber after splicing (correct)
- To apply a sealing compound
- To join the strength members of each cable
- To prepare for application of heat shrink sleeves
When should the sealing compound or heat shrink sleeve be applied to the cables and closure?
When should the sealing compound or heat shrink sleeve be applied to the cables and closure?
What is the recommended temperature range for charging the battery?
What is the recommended temperature range for charging the battery?
What should be done before storing the splicer if it's not going to be used for a while?
What should be done before storing the splicer if it's not going to be used for a while?
What should be used to clean the splicer to prevent malfunction and damage?
What should be used to clean the splicer to prevent malfunction and damage?
Why should the power cord be disconnected by grasping the plug, not the cord?
Why should the power cord be disconnected by grasping the plug, not the cord?
What is the most popular technique used for achieving low splice losses?
What is the most popular technique used for achieving low splice losses?
What is the purpose of providing a proper protector after fusion splicing?
What is the purpose of providing a proper protector after fusion splicing?
Why can a very good mechanical splice for multimode fibers have an optical performance as good as fusion spliced fiber or glue spliced?
Why can a very good mechanical splice for multimode fibers have an optical performance as good as fusion spliced fiber or glue spliced?
Which process involves withdrawing the fibers to a specified distance, preheating the fiber ends, and bringing the fiber ends together for high temperature fusion?
Which process involves withdrawing the fibers to a specified distance, preheating the fiber ends, and bringing the fiber ends together for high temperature fusion?
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